The Genitive case

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What is the Genitive case?

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The Genitive case is a grammatical case used to indicate possession or a relationship between nouns.

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How do you form the Genitive case for singular nouns?

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For singular nouns, add 's to the end of the noun (e.g., the dog's toy).

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How do you form the Genitive case for plural nouns that end in 's'?

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For plural nouns that end in 's', add an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the dogs' park).

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How do you form the Genitive case for plural nouns that do not end in 's'?

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For plural nouns that do not end in 's', add 's (e.g., the children's books).

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What is an example of the Genitive case in a sentence?

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The cat's toy is under the couch.

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What is the difference between 'the dog's food' and 'the food of the dog'?

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Both phrases indicate possession, but 'the dog's food' uses the Genitive case, while 'the food of the dog' is a prepositional phrase.

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When should you use the Genitive case?

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Use the Genitive case to show ownership, relationships, or characteristics.

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What is the Genitive case of 'the teacher' in a sentence?

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The teacher's book is on the desk.

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How do you express possession for multiple owners?

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For multiple owners, use the Genitive case with the plural form (e.g., the teachers' lounge).

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What is the Genitive case of 'the children' in a sentence?

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The children's playground is new.